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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Rocky Mound (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Rocky Mound. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Rocky Mound is located in Macon County.

To see how the shape of Tennessee's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Macon County: Allen (KY), Monroe (KY), Clay, Jackson, Smith, Sumner & Trousdale.

Below are the counties that are near Rocky Mound. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Rocky Mound:

  • Macon County     (The home county of Rocky Mound)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Siloam
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam
      • Siloam is located in Macon County
    • Green Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
      • Green Grove is located in Macon County
    • Lafayette
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Frog Pond
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frog Pond
      • Frog Pond is located in Macon County
    • Meadorville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadorville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadorville
      • Meadorville is located in Macon County
    • Red Boiling Springs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Boiling Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Boiling Springs
      • Red Boiling Springs is located in Macon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,124 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Boiling Springs <1>
    • Walnut Shade
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Shade
      • Walnut Shade is located in Macon County
    • Mill Town
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Town
      • Mill Town is located in Macon County
    • Gibbs Crossroads
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbs Crossroads
      • Gibbs Crossroads is located in Macon County
  • Clay County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Jenkins Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins Village
      • Jenkins Village is located in Clay County
    • Clementsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clementsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clementsville
      • Clementsville is located in Clay County
    • Boles
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boles
      • Boles is located in Clay County
    • Moss
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss
      • Moss is located in Clay County
  • Jackson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Haydenburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haydenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haydenburg
      • Haydenburg is located in Jackson County
    • Whitleyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitleyville
      • Whitleyville is located in Jackson County
    • Rough Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rough Point
      • Rough Point is located in Jackson County
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Black Jack
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Robertson County
    • Mitchell
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Robertson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
    • Mulloy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulloy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
      • Mulloy is located in Robertson County
    • Cross Plains
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
      • Cross Plains is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,839 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Plains <1>
    • Jernigan Town
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jernigan Town
      • Jernigan Town is located in Robertson County
    • White House
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House
      • White House is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,975 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White House <1>
    • Orlinda
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Smith County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Dixon Springs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Springs
      • Dixon Springs is located in Smith County
    • Pleasant Shade
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Shade
      • Pleasant Shade is located in Smith County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Shade <1>
    • Difficult
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Difficult
      • Difficult is located in Smith County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 14,993 people
    • Monoville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monoville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monoville
      • Monoville is located in Smith County
    • Rock City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
      • Rock City is located in Smith County
    • Defeated
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Defeated
      • Defeated is located in Smith County
    • Carthage
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • South Carthage
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Carthage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Carthage
      • South Carthage is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,406 people
    • Bluff Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Creek
      • Bluff Creek is located in Smith County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,734 people
    • Shaver Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaver Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaver Town
      • Shaver Town is located in Smith County
  • Sumner County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Westmoreland
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westmoreland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmoreland
      • Westmoreland is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,429 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westmoreland <1>
    • Sugar Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Sumner County
    • Bransford
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bransford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bransford
      • Bransford is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 170 people
    • Fairfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Sumner County
    • Bethpage
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethpage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethpage
      • Bethpage is located in Sumner County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethpage <1>
    • Chipman
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chipman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chipman
      • Chipman is located in Sumner County
    • Rock Bridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Bridge
      • Rock Bridge is located in Sumner County
    • Corinth
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Sumner County
    • Castalian Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castalian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castalian Springs
      • Castalian Springs is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 556 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Castalian Springs <1>
    • South Tunnel
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Tunnel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Tunnel
      • South Tunnel is located in Sumner County
    • Fountain Head
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Head have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Head
      • Fountain Head is located in Sumner County
    • Portland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Mitchellville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchellville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
      • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Trousdale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Hartsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Johntown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johntown
      • Johntown is located in Trousdale County
  • Wilson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Centerville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,595 people
    • Possum Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Possum Town
      • Possum Town is located in Wilson County
    • Laguardo
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laguardo
      • Laguardo is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 132 people
    • Lebanon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Saulsbury
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saulsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saulsbury
      • Saulsbury is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 96 people
  • Allen County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Adolphus
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adolphus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adolphus
      • Adolphus is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adolphus <1>
    • Petroleum
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petroleum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
      • Petroleum is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Holland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Oak Forest
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Forest
      • Oak Forest is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Scottsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <1>
    • Red Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill
      • Red Hill is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Halfway
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Pope
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pope
      • Pope is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Cedar Springs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Springs
      • Cedar Springs is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Mount Aerial
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Aerial have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Aerial
      • Mount Aerial is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Trammel
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trammel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trammel
      • Trammel is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Yesse
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yesse
      • Yesse is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Meador
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meador have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meador
      • Meador is located in Allen County (KY)
  • Barren County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Austin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin
      • Austin is located in Barren County (KY)
    • Lucas
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas
      • Lucas is located in Barren County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lucas <1>
    • Etoile
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etoile have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etoile
      • Etoile is located in Barren County (KY)
    • Beckton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckton
      • Beckton is located in Barren County (KY)
    • Nobob
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nobob
      • Nobob is located in Barren County (KY)
    • Eighty Eight
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eighty Eight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eighty Eight
      • Eighty Eight is located in Barren County (KY)
    • Glasgow
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
      • Glasgow is located in Barren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,411 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glasgow <1>
  • Monroe County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Akersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akersville
      • Akersville is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Fountain Run
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Gamaliel
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Mount Hermon
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Mud Lick
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Lick
      • Mud Lick is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Forkton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forkton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkton
      • Forkton is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Boles
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boles
      • Boles is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Tompkinsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkinsville
      • Tompkinsville is located in Monroe County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,229 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tompkinsville <1>
    • Hestand
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hestand have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hestand
      • Hestand is located in Monroe County (KY)
  • Simpson County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Gold City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold City
      • Gold City is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Black Jack
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Salmons
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmons
      • Salmons is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Franklin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Franklin is located in Simpson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,046 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin <1>
    • Neosheo
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neosheo
      • Neosheo is located in Simpson County (KY)
  • Warren County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.
    • Drake
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
      • Drake is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Alvaton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvaton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvaton
      • Alvaton is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alvaton <1>
    • Martinsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsville
      • Martinsville is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Woodburn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodburn
      • Woodburn is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
    • Gotts
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gotts
      • Gotts is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Oakland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
    • Smiths Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smiths Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths Grove
      • Smiths Grove is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 817 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smiths Grove <1>
    • Bowling Green
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
      • Bowling Green is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 70,631 people
      • Former names for Bowling Green:
      • Bolin Green
      • McFadden's Station
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowling Green <1>
    • Plum Springs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Springs
      • Plum Springs is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 542 people
    • Rockfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockfield
      • Rockfield is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Springhill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill
      • Springhill is located in Warren County (KY)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Rocky Mound, see our County-by-County Page for Rocky Mound.

Newspapers Published in Rocky Mound ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 33 newspapers that have been published in the area around Rocky Mound.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Rocky Mound, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Rocky Mound.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Rocky Mound:

Cemeteries Near Rocky Mound ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Rocky Mound.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Rocky Mound covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.

  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
  • Simmons Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
  • G T Dalton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the G T Dalton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the G T Dalton Cemetery
  • Black Oak Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Oak Cemetery
  • Lewis Minick Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Minick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Minick Cemetery
  • Cold Springs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cold Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cold Springs Cemetery
  • Fletcher Cliburn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fletcher Cliburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fletcher Cliburn Cemetery
  • Harper Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
  • Lyles Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyles Cemetery
  • Brown Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
  • Carter Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
  • Continue List   (563 more) ...
    • Nancy Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nancy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nancy Cemetery
    • Carman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carman Cemetery
    • Alvis - Shrum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alvis - Shrum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alvis - Shrum Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

While we didn't find Rocky Mound in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Rocky Mound.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Rocky Mound, with the one closest to Rocky Mound listed first.

  • Barefoot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barefoot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barefoot
    • Barefoot is located in Macon County
  • Haysville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haysville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysville
    • Haysville is located in Macon County
  • Westmoreland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westmoreland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmoreland
    • Westmoreland is located in Sumner County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,429 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westmoreland <1>
  • Eulia
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eulia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eulia
    • Eulia is located in Macon County
  • Long Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Creek
    • Long Creek is located in Macon County
  • Sugar Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
    • Sugar Grove is located in Sumner County
  • Adolphus
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adolphus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adolphus
    • Adolphus is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adolphus <1>
  • Petroleum
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petroleum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
    • Petroleum is located in Allen County (KY)
  • Bledsoe
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bledsoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bledsoe
    • Bledsoe is located in Sumner County
  • Rodemer
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodemer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodemer
    • Rodemer is located in Allen County (KY)
  • Holland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Allen County (KY)
  • Bransford
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bransford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bransford
    • Bransford is located in Sumner County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 170 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Lafayette
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Scottsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <1>
    • Chapel Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
      • Chapel Hill is located in Allen County (KY)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Rocky Mound. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rocky Mound.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rocky Mound. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Macon County: www.maconcountytn.com/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Rocky Mound) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rocky Mound. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6075, Longitude: -86.1658       In this case, the coordinates for Rocky Mound have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Rocky Mound, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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